Pulp fanzines are fan-produced publications featuring articles and artwork on the pulps and the people who worked in the pulps.

The zines vary widely in production quality. They range from photocopied and handfolded zines, to nicely bound with slick covers. Art ranges from amateur (some good, some less so) to semi-professional.

Articles may often be of high quality. Prominent pulp collectors and researchers may have articles in multiple zines. Don’t be surprised to see authors such as Will Murray, Nick Carr, et al, appear in many different zines.

There are several pulp fanzines being published. But after a brief renaissance in the 1990s, the number has dwindled as the web come to replace printed publications.

Fanzines have been around since the 1930s. While most have focused on broader themes, such as science fiction or fantasy, many have touched on the pulps. The zines listed below are those whose central focus has been the pulps.

Some of these publishers have put out other works on the pulps. If you are requesting info, such as latest price info, back issue availability, etc, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Where indicated, make checks payable to the publisher, not the zine. Funds should be in U.S. currency.

The Burroughs Bulletin: Henry Franke, 318 Patriot Way, Yorktown, VA 23693; email: BurroughsBibliophiles@gmail.com. Originally published from the late 1940s through 1987 by Vern Coriell, the “new series” began when George T. McWhorter revived The Burroughs Bulletin in 1990. The quarterly zine is published by the Burroughs Bibliophiles and is accompanied by the monthly newsletter The Gridley Wave. Subscriptions, which include both publications, are $35 (U.S.) and $45 (internationally).

The Cimmerian: The Cimmerian, P.O. Box 5572, Playa del Rey, CA 90296. This journal is dedicated to the life and writings of pulp author Robert E. Howard. Published bimonthly, The Cimmerian runs 40 pages, is 7x8.5 inches, and is available in two formats: limited ($10/issue) and deluxe ($15/issue). Issues are sold separately, or on a COD (cash on delivery) subscription method.

ERBania: D. Peter Ogden, 8410 Lopez Dr., Tampa, FL 33615; e-mail: erbania@juno.com. Published since 1956, this is the oldest existing zine devoted to Edgar Rice Burroughs. Subscriptions are $9/4; $10, Canada and Mexico; $13.50, for airmail to all other countries. Back issues are available at $3 each.

The Pulpster: The Pulpster is typically around 40-pages, letter-size publication produced annually originally for PulpCon, and now for PulpFest. The first 21 issues were edited by Tony Davis; William Lampkin took over the editor duties beginning with issue number 22 in 2013. Subscriptions are not available. Cost is covered by pulp convention memberships, though remainders are often available through Mike Chomko Books and a few other dealers.

Here are some of the now-defunct pulp fanzines that have been published over the years.

Aces: Paul McCall, 1993-2000, 15 issues; 5801 W. Henry St., Indianapolis, IN 46241; e-mail: paul@paulmccall.com. This zine, devoted to pulp art and pulp fan art, was published annually just before PulpCon with a press run limited to 100 copies an issue. Of the 15 issues, only a limited supply of back numbers may be available.

The Age of the Unicorn: Cook & McDowell Publications; Michael L. Cook, editor; 1979-1982, eight issues (merged with The Science–Fiction Collector in June 1980)

Echoes: Tom and Virginia Johnson, 1982-2004, 176 issues; Fading Shadows Inc., 504 E Morris St., Seymour, TX 76380. Echoes was the longest running zine. Tom and Virginia Johnson “retired” with the December 2004 issue. Tom says, “However, we still have back issues, and probably will till we expire. We do hope to put out an anthology every so often.” Some back issues are available.

Fantasy Mongers: W. Paul Ganley, 1979-88, 25 issues, adzine; merged with The Age of the Unicorn in August 1979

Golden Perils: Golden Perils Press (Howard Hopkins). Started as a printed zine in 1985, Golden Perils evolved to a PDF download available through the Howard Hopkins’ website. It ended with issue number 40.